Expanding internationally is exciting. However, many companies scale markets before they expand their people infrastructure, which creates hidden risks around compliance, compensation, and culture. In this 22-minute conversation, global legal and talent leaders share the real frameworks behind successful international growth. We can then provide you with no long presentations or filler, just practical insights on scaling teams across borders.
You may be asking, but why 22 Minutes?
Most webinars last 45-60 minutes, but most leaders don’t have that much time. That's why we built a focused 22-minute session designed to deliver practical insights quickly, insights you can apply immediately when expanding into new markets. Short. Focused. Actionable.
What We’ll Cover
During the session, we’ll explore the real challenges companies face when expanding internationally.
- How legal infrastructure and people strategy must evolve together when companies grow across borders.
- How leaders make talent and compensation decisions when local benchmarks are limited.
- What happens when organisations scale quickly without the right people and systems.
- The red flags leaders often miss when managing distributed teams.
- The key areas every company should evaluate before entering a new market.
Bonus Resource for Attendees
Everyone who joins will receive the Global Expansion Readiness Checklist.
A practical framework designed to help companies evaluate whether they are truly ready to scale internationally.
The checklist covers:
• Expansion planning and market entry readiness
• Hiring infrastructure and global compensation alignment
• Compliance and regulatory considerations
• Payroll, tax, and operational risk areas
• Leadership and team readiness for distributed work
It includes a scoring matrix so you can assess whether your organisation has:
A Strong Expansion Foundation or Critical Readiness Gaps
Meet the Speakers
Saima Sharif
Global Expanion Expert & Founder - XecTech Recruitment
Saima Sharif is the Founder and CEO of XecTech Recruitment, a company that collaborates with organizations worldwide to build high-performing technology and leadership teams. With over 15 years of experience in talent strategy, HR, and organizational development, she advises founders, CTOs, and executive teams on talent decisions that influence how companies grow and compete. Her expertise focuses on identifying exceptional talent in software engineering, data, product, cloud, and senior leadership roles. Saima holds a BA (Hons) in Business Information Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, and is an Associate Member of the CIPD. She is recognized for her structured, insight-driven approach to executive search and her belief that the right hires shape an organization's future.
Rebeca Skjerven
Chief Legal & People Officer — LemFi
Rebeca Skjerven is the Chief Legal & People Officer at LemFi, where she oversees global legal, compliance, and people strategies. Her work centers on helping organizations navigate international regulatory frameworks, employment law, and global people operations as they expand into new markets. With experience working across multiple jurisdictions, she offers a practical perspective on how legal infrastructure and people strategies must grow together during global expansion.
Who Should Attend
This session is designed for leaders responsible for international hiring and global growth, including:
• HR and People leaders
• Talent acquisition leaders
• Founders and startup operators
• Global operations and expansion teams
Why Leaders Are Joining
Global expansion is accelerating.
But many organizations are still navigating:
• Hiring across borders without reliable salary benchmarks
• Compliance risk as teams become more distributed
• Maintaining culture and operational clarity while scaling internationally
If you are planning or already executing global growth, this session will help you identify where your organisation may have readiness gaps.
Limited Live Audience Interaction
During the session, we’ll also run a live poll and discuss common expansion confidence levels shared by attendees.
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